Nutrition

What we eat plays a fundamental role in our health. Our Nutritional Therapists are here to help. Find trusted, expert advice to help you make healthier choices and read inspirational life stories in these nutrition articles. 

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Going on holiday changes our day-to-day routine and can impact diet, skin health, and the amount of physical activity we're getting.

Updated: Wednesday 29 May 2024

Published: Thursday 2 May 2019

The holy month of Ramadan marks a period of fasting for Muslims around the world. This religious obligation requires those who are fit and able to abstain for eating and drinking during daylight hours. We’ve put together the guide below to answer any questions you might have about fasting, nutrition, what and when to eat, and who’s exempt from fasting during Ramadan.

Updated: Friday 8 March 2024

Published: Monday 29 January 2024

Diet plays a vital role in lowering our cholesterol. In this article, Dr Unnati Desai explores 9 ways you can adjust your food intake to help get your reading down.

Updated: Wednesday 6 March 2024

Published: Wednesday 30 March 2016

Working out how much water you need to drink every day to stay hydrated can be difficult. Your age, weight, overall health, and the temperature outside all play a role in determining how much you need to stay healthy.

Updated: Monday 4 March 2024

Published: Monday 4 March 2024

How many calories you eat in a day should take into account your gender, age, weight, and activity levels. Whilst counting calories can be beneficial, maintaining a balanced diet is a more sustainable way to make healthy changes to your diet.

Updated: Monday 4 March 2024

Published: Monday 4 March 2024

If you suffer with high blood pressure, snacking can be difficult. Living with hypertension can mean drastic dietary changes that mean some fatty, high-calorie snacks are now off the menu. Thankfully, there are many tasty alternatives to your favourite snacks. Keep reading to find out how you can still enjoying snacks if you have high blood pressure.

Updated: Thursday 18 January 2024

Published: Wednesday 1 February 2017

Having a good breakfast is the best start to any day, but it can be difficult to know what foods will give you the lasting energy you need. Our mix and match guide will help you create delicious and healthy breakfasts.

Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Published: Tuesday 27 November 2018

Create hundreds of nutritious oat recipes with these tasty topping suggestions from Nutritional Therapist Jessica Andersson.

Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Published: Tuesday 8 November 2016

Roasted chickpeas are a great snack for slow-release energy to help you feel fuller for longer. Nutritional Therapist Mary Cotter dishes out the recipe.

Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Published: Tuesday 29 March 2016

Food is an energy source. Used well, it will maintain a steady energy level throughout the day, used badly and your energy levels will peak and trough, along with your ability to function properly. Our expert tips will help you get the most out of your diet to feel great every day.

Updated: Tuesday 2 January 2024

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

Holidays can be stressful when you're out of your normal eating routine and so many activities revolve around food. Elisha Edwards provides some tips for eating more mindfully this Christmas. After a tough year, the Christmas festivities may find us eating and drinking more than normal.

Updated: Monday 4 December 2023

Published: Monday 11 April 2022

Going alcohol-free doesn't have to mean drinking endless orange juice or water. Mary Cotter's mocktail recipes will help you toast in style.

Updated: Friday 28 April 2023

Published: Monday 9 November 2015

Getting the right nutrition during the menopause can help in a number of ways. Research shows that there are also particular vitamins and minerals to pay extra attention to, to both support your health and alleviate symptoms of the menopause.

Updated: Tuesday 7 March 2023

Published: Friday 24 February 2023

Want to live a healthier lifestyle? But struggle to find the time or motivation to eat better and stay active. Our experts share 20 simple hacks you can build into your daily routine to help improve your diet and get you moving.

Updated: Friday 27 January 2023

Published: Friday 19 June 2015

After a workout, food can help you to repair, refuel and recover.

Updated: Wednesday 21 December 2022

Published: Wednesday 11 September 2019

What you eat before a workout can make a big difference to your performance and results.

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Wednesday 11 September 2019

Stress can take its toll on your body over time and one way it does this is by depleting your body’s stores of nutrients. Don’t let stress beat you – find out what you need to do to get back on form.

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Tuesday 24 May 2016

We need to regularly replace calcium in our bodies to keep our bones and teeth strong, but it's not just milk that can boost your calcium levels. Here's our guide to some of the more surprising calcium-packed foods.

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Monday 22 June 2015

"This food is high in antioxidants,” says the marketing on the pack. But what are antioxidants, and why are they good for you?

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Monday 19 October 2015

Discover the problems and benefits of sugar and learn how to maintain a healthy sugar level throughout the day.

Updated: Tuesday 20 September 2022

Published: Monday 30 November 2015